Expect a fast-paced game when the Northwestern State Demons (9-12, 6-6 SthLnd) head to Houston Baptist to take on the Huskies (3-17, 3-8 SthLnd). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Northwestern State Demons at Houston Baptist Huskies Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Huskies edged the Southeastern Louisiana Lions 79-76, while the Demons defeated the Abilene Christian Wildcats 73-69.
The Demons had a great free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.227) and held the Wildcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.413 (below their season average of 0.498). The Huskies, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.255 vs. 0.154) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.591 (above their season average of 0.500). Houston Baptist’s Ian DuBose had a good game, recording 10 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists. Chudier Bile, meanwhile was a key piece for Northwestern State with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Trenton Massner led the Demons to a 106-79 win. He scored a game-high 20 points. Northwestern State’s 0.690 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Houston Baptist, who had a mark of 0.500.
There could be a fair amount of transition action in this showdown that features two of the nation’s more fast-breaking teams. Houston Baptist currently ranks second in possessions per game (78.4) and Northwestern State is 26th (73.9).
Northwestern State vs. Houston Baptist Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Houston Baptist, ATS Winner – Houston Baptist, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northwestern State averages 39.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 34th in the nation. Houston Baptist ranks 257th in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
- The Demons rank 188th in steals per game (5.5) while the Huskies rank 209th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
- Houston Baptist ranks 157th in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while Northwestern State ranks 165th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
- The Demons rank 22nd in blocks per game (4.8) while the Huskies rank 185th (2.2).
- Northwestern State averages 12.9 assists per game, which ranks 154th in the country. Houston Baptist ranks 258th in assists allowed per game (19.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (0.0 above their season average).
- The Huskies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 16.1 for the season.
